The WAYSIDE GARDENS CO. 
MENTOR, OHIO 
IVayslde Gardens G'lber 
(Patented) 
A Charming Method of Growing Beautiful Spring Flowers 
For House and Table Decoration 
The wonderful success which many of our correspond¬ 
ents have achieved in growing Roman Hyacinths, Freesias, 
Narcissi, Tulips, Dutch Hyacinths, Lilies-of-the-Valley, 
and other bulbs in Wayside Gardens Bulb Fiber in bowls 
without drainage, proves that this is one of the most 
charming and effective methods of growing bulbs. Those 
who have neither a large garden, nor the convenience of 
greenhouses, or frames, or who have a difficulty in ob¬ 
taining suitable soil find most of their troubles removed 
in adopting this modern method of growing bulbs in the 
house. It will be extensively adopted in the future when 
it is fully realized what excellent results may be obtained 
in this way. 
The advantage of this system is that the bowls, having 
no drainage holes, can be placed anywhere about the 
house without fear of any mess or damage to furniture. 
Wayside Gardens Bulb Fiber is perfectly odorless and 
clean to handle; it is specially prepared for the purpose 
of growing a great variety of bulbs in the house. Leaves 
no dirt or stain. It can be used for several years. 
Culture: Moisten the fiber to saturation, fill the bowl 
with the soaking wet fiber mixture up to the rim and 
plant the bulbs in the same manner as with ordinary soil. 
A little fiber should be shaken down into place after 
planting but should not be pressed down too tightly or 
the bulbs will be forced upwards when root growth com¬ 
mences. 
After planting, adopt either of the following plans: 
The bowls may be placed in a cold frame, airy cellar 
or in a dark or moderately dark, airy, cool room. They 
must never be placed in a closed cupboard. It will not 
be necessary to give a great deal of water; perhaps once 
every two weeks. 
In the case of bowls placed in the cold frame there will 
not be much need to give any water. Where, however, 
the bulbs are not exposed to rain, the bowls should be 
examined twice a month, care being taken that the 
fiber mixture is kept uniformly damp. For the first weeks 
after planting, additional water should be given sparing¬ 
ly, sufficient only to encourage root action. As soon as 
the bulbs are well rooted, water should be given more 
freely. If the mixture is allowed at any time to become 
dry, the flower buds may go blind. Should by any chance 
too much water be given, the bowls may be drained by 
tipping them on their sides. 
When the bulbs have made a good top growth in the 
dark, the bowls should be placed in a sunny window 
where they will get the morning sun. They must have 
sufficient light and air to prevent the foliage from be¬ 
coming drawn. Never place bowls on top of radiator 
cover. A temperature of 55 to 60 degrees is sufficient 
to obtain good blooms; the bulbs resent too warm a 
temperature. 
PRICE WAYSIDE GARDENS BULB FIBER 
Vz peck .$0.70 
1 peck . 1.10 
Vz bushel . 1.95 
CT/ie S&est &3u/6s to & row in “\Yaijside hardens fJ3u/k forcing fitter 
Varieties Recommended 
Hyacinths do wonderfully well in this fiber. First size bulbs 
or second size bulbs in a bowl make a charming dis¬ 
play. All the varieties offered in our catalog may be 
used. 
Emperor always makes a handsome display, but as the 
bulbs are large it is desirable to have a large and deep 
bowl to put them in. 
Aerolite and Spring Glory are favorite varieties. They 
always do well. 
Roman Hyacinths, 5 or 6 in a bowl, make a very charm¬ 
ing table decoration, and if potted early in Septem¬ 
ber may easily be had in bloom by middle of Decem¬ 
ber; if a number are potted at the date mentioned, a 
succession of these charming flowers may be had until 
the middle of January, by bringing a bowl into 
warmth, say every two weeks. 
Paper-White Narcissi, Soleil d'Or Narcissi. These, if 
planted from early in September to the middle or end 
of October, will bloom from about the middle of De¬ 
cember to the middle of January. Grow much stronger 
in our fiber than they do in pebbles. The flowers also 
last much longer. 
Poetaz Laurens Raster, Poetaz Frans Hals. Charming 
specimens for house decoration grown in bulb fiber in 
bowls. They are deliciously perfumed and specially 
recommended. Should be grown in the same manner 
as Roman Hyacinths. 
TRUMPET DAFFODIL5 
King Alfred. The merit of this variety is that it blooms 
early, and by planting in the beginning of October it 
may be had in bloom from about January onwards. 
It has a very bright yellow flower, which is thrown 
well above the abundant foliage. 
SINGLE EARLY TULIPS 
Special care is required to see that they do not get 
dry at the roots because if this happens the pores of the 
roots close up and flowers fail. 
Pink Beauty. Pink. Brilliant Star. Scarlet. 
De Wet. Copper. Vermilion Brilliant. Scarlet. 
Mon Tresor. Yellow. 
Prince of Austria. Orange-scarlet. 
DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS 
Mr. Van Der Hoef. Yellow. Couronne d'Or. Yellow, 
Peach Blossom. Rose-pink. shaded copper. 
Murillo. Pink. Tea Rose. Saffron-yellow. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY are easy subjects and having 
such graceful flowers are strongly recommended. 
SCILLA SIBIRICA CROCUSES, and especially 
MUSCARI AZUREUS Sieberi for January bloom. 
CHIONODOXA LUCILIAE Don't try yellow Crocuses. 
All these bulbs do well and give exquisite effects, espe¬ 
cially Crocus Sieberi, and they are highly recommended 
because so easily grown. 
Complete Planting Instructions for all the varieties we 
have suggested will be sent with each order. 
